Trends meet Finger Lakes Wines

While finger lakes wine makers often admit themselves that they do not set trends in wine making, it seems as though there are a few wine makers that have been producing the lighter french style reds, some would say the more traditional Burgundian style that was taken over by the big, jammy, dark colored, ink staining brethren during the past decade. Noted experts in wine say that the ink staining revolution is close to an end, and there are a few wine makers that may be ready to hit their stride. One wine I specifically speak of is the 2006 Bloomer Creek Pinot Noir. Upon first poor the color is pale, but the time in the barrel is evident in the hue. It is not a rose - it is darker and richer. The color contains a body of complexity in its own right. The taste is intense, uncanny to the senses as your eyes expect a much lighter taste, but it is a concentrated bouquet of full flavor Pinot Noir. I will post the official tasting notes next week and relevant food pairings.